What exactly is different between a carbon fiber tank and an aluminum tank?
20151
Carbon Fiber is much lighter tank and have a higher cubic inch ci (which means more shoots per fill up to *1350 shots per fill). Its a higher $ but overall a better deal.
20152
The carbon fiber tank is much lighter and you can get a 4500 psi capacity tank. Aluminum tanks only come in 3000 psi.
20153
Well the exact difference is one is carbon fiber and the other is aluminum. Aluminum tanks are much cheaper than carbon fiber so may be better for a player without the $ for carbon fiber. Aluminum is also heavier, so you see them more with woodsball players who run a remote. Generally they only fill to 3000psi so you get "less" air each fill. If you're starting out, on a budget, running a remote, etc. Aluminum may be a good choice. If you're going to be playing speedball competitively, its more $ for a lighter, longer lasting carbon fiber tank.
930085
There is no real difference as far as design and function. However it does have "potable water" written/moulded on the side. Whereas a red container would have something like warning flammable liquid or danger explosive written on the side. If I am not mistaken gasoline must be in approved containers that have that warning and are red, diesel and kerosene are in similar containers but green. So if you fill a blue one with gasoline I suppose you could get in trouble or face a fine. Your local hardware or outdoors store should have 5 gallon gas cans for a reasonable price.
1108481
Hi, I don't know the difference, but I wanted to pass along that the Secura that I bought died after 1 yr. And there was rust build up in the inner holding tank.
840760
Most would say carbon fiber because it is very strong and much lighter than aluminum. If you hike difficult terrain or long distances you will want the lighter weight.
2162229
Vanguard makes similar tripod versions in carbon fiber or aluminum. The "AT" in the model 263AT designates this as the aluminum which weighs 4.4 lbs. The carbon fiber model is .8 lbs lighter but costs more.
201718
The price will tell you: Aluminum model sell for $60; the Carbon fiber model sells for $100.
1605149
I do not know, but, when the clients I ordered them for came to pick them up, we looked them over very well & we were very impressed with the quality of these tanks. I used to weld & I know how quality compressed air tanks are made. These are some of the best "spun" aluminum tanks for co2 or brewing that I've seen.
1255789
I am using a Mefoto Road trip in carbon fiber. It is light and really compact. There is a smaller version and a larger version available from them also.
1390683
Check with the maker -- it does create an internal rubber bladder, but it is designed to ADHERE TO METAL, NOT FIBERGLASS -- but why not pour fiberglass resin mixed with hardener into the tank?
480279
It depends on your draw length, we recommend CARBON: B00JT0KRIC, ALUMINUM: B00QB0K440 OR B00JVFR7GK, FIBERGLASS: B00Q9CQVVU OR B00Q9CQW1E. I hope that this helps.
1541533
CF Means cubic feat the amount of gas the mc tank holds....B tanks are the next size up.
209432
The tank is plastic and the center section is aluminum. This radiator looks just like the factory OEM, original equipment manufactor. As a technician, i highly recommend this part.
201719
It's aluminium. The carbon fiber is more expensive. I love mine (aluminium).
1698490
Jason, I wanted the black but it wasn't available at the time so I ordered the Carbon Fiber for a few bucks more. The one I received was the black, but my wife is happy with it. I would imagine that fit and function are identical with only a minor difference in appearance.
143698
I own the 940 and 940 carbon fiber. They are both very light. I would think that any weight difference in the 943 would be insignificant.
1416791
Yes I think this is the perfect tank for you. The size makes it easy to move around. I own three of these tanks. I keep two of them full of 75/25 Ar/CO2 and one with 100% Argon for welding aluminum. I own the Lincoln dual 180 with a spool gun. I don't know what you're welding but I sujest to all of my students to buy this size tank and fill it with 75/25 Ar/CO2 first as this is most commonly used for mild steel and it is all you'll need if you don't weld aluminum. It should only cost $40-60 to fill. Good luck I hope this helps
778541
I have been using the same aluminum tank, since 2008. Never had an issue with the tank, check valve are anything. I just bought a 2014 duramax and installed it in that one. It is a little banged up from putting 4 wheelers and things in and out of the bed. But traveling up to 800 miles pulling and 1400 miles without filling up is worth having it. Gravity feed is great. Also if you leave the valve open when you fill the aux tank, you may lose your vapor space in your truck tank and your sending unit will show empty until you drain the aux tank or create a vapor space back in the truck tank, no big deal. Get it. I have been using the same aluminum tank, since 2008. Never had an issue with the tank, check valve are anything. I just bought a 2014 duramax and installed it in that one. It is a little banged up from putting 4 wheelers and things in and out of the bed. But traveling up to 800 miles pulling and 1400 miles without filling up is worth having it. Gravity feed is great. Also if you leave the valve open when you fill the aux tank, you may lose your vapor space in your truck tank and your sending unit will show empty until you drain the aux tank or create a vapor space back in the truck tank,... » Read More I have been using the same aluminum tank, since 2008. Never had an issue with the tank, check valve are anything. I just bought a 2014 duramax and installed it in that one. It is a little banged up from putting 4 wheelers and things in and out of the bed. But traveling up to 800 miles pulling and 1400 miles without filling up is worth having it. Gravity feed is great. Also if you leave the valve open when you fill the aux tank, you may lose your vapor space in your truck tank and your sending unit will show empty until you drain the aux tank or create a vapor space back in the truck tank, no big deal. Get it. « Show Less